The Scholar Experience

incoming summer

• Five-week, stipend-supported summer program on the Duke campus and in Durham, NC
• Meet other incoming Clark Scholars at Duke and build a strong team bond
• Get an intensive, curated introduction to college study and life

First Year

• Orientation program on leadership and resilience
• Group community service experience
• Regular team meetings and check-ins

FIRST SUMMER

• Focused, summer-long international entrepreneurship program 
• Technical skills boot camp with an internship to apply skills to a real-world project
• Living expenses and stipend are paid for by the program

Sophomore Year

• Student Founder Program—build your entrepreneurial confidence
• Lead a community service experience

Junior Year

• Prototyping or advanced design experience
• Courses on startup management and accounting
• Leadership training

Senior Year

• Job placement support
• Clark Scholars graduation celebration

How to Apply »